Oxo (food)

Oxo (food)

Oxo is a brand of food products, including stock cubes, herbs and spices, dried gravy, and yeast extract. The brand is owned by Premier Foods.

History

The Oxo brand was created in the United Kingdom in the early 20th century by the Liebig's Extract of Meat Company. The company's founder, Justus von Liebig, was a German chemist who developed a meat extract process. The Oxo cube was introduced in 1910 and has since become a staple in kitchens around the world.

Products

Oxo offers a range of food products, including:

• Stock Cubes: These are small cubes made from dehydrated broth or stock. They are used to add flavor to dishes such as soups, stews, and sauces. Oxo offers a variety of flavors, including beef, chicken, vegetable, and lamb.

• Herbs and Spices: Oxo also produces a range of dried herbs and spices, which can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes.

• Dried Gravy: This is a type of instant gravy made from dehydrated broth or stock. It is typically mixed with hot water to create a gravy sauce.

• Yeast Extract: This is a spread made from yeast extract, similar to Marmite or Vegemite. It is often used as a spread on toast or as a flavoring in cooking.

Usage

Oxo products are used in a variety of ways in cooking. Stock cubes can be dissolved in water to create a broth, or they can be crumbled directly into dishes to add flavor. Dried herbs and spices can be added to dishes during cooking to enhance the flavor. Dried gravy can be mixed with hot water to create a sauce, and yeast extract can be spread on toast or used as a flavoring in cooking.

See Also

• Premier Foods
• Liebig's Extract of Meat Company
• Justus von Liebig
• Marmite
• Vegemite

External Links

• Official Oxo Website